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Out of work because of coronavirus? These Treasure Coast businesses are hiring

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Busy grocery and department stores, delivery services and other essential businesses are hiring — at a time when thousands of Floridians have lost their jobs because of the new coronavirus.

Florida's unemployment agency has been swamped by five times the number of phone calls it normally receives since the governor ordered the closure of bars, gyms, restaurant dining rooms, movie theaters and other entertainment venues. Many Treasure Coast private businesses, including retail stores, have closed voluntarily.

Here's who's hiring:

VIP America Home Health Referrals

The Stuart-based business has been assisting the elderly population of the Treasure Coast for over 22 years and is looking to hire Certified Nursing Assistants and home health aides during the coronavirus pandemic, manager Michael Asche said in an email.

Those interested in applying should contact Asche at 772-220-6005 or michael.asche@vipamerica.com.

Publix

Publix will hire thousands of associates throughout the U.S. by the end of March to fill positions in its stores and distribution centers, the company announced March 20.

Publix could not provide a breakdown by state, region or store, spokesperson Maria Brous said. Publix has 31 stores on the Treasure Coast, and applications are being accepted at each one, as well as online.

Walmart

The retail giant said it will hire 150,000 full-time, part-time and temporary employees — including more than 9,400 in Florida — through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers.

Applicants can expect expedited hiring, meaning they can apply online, get hired and begin working in as little as 24 hours.

Walmart could not provide specific numbers for hirees on the Treasure Coast, spokesperson Christina Morton said.

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Retailers have announced store closings to protect from the coronavirus spread. Both customers and workers alike are put at risk with foot traffic coming into the stores. Here are 20 stores that are temporarily closing their doors or adjusting their hours.
AT&T: The cellphone company announced around 40% of stores will close around the US. Stores that remain open will have adjusted hours. Kena Betancur, AFP/Getty Images

Saks Fifth Avenue: The luxury department store and Saks Off Fifth locations announced they will be closed for two weeks, but will continue to follow government guidelines on operations. Victor J. Blue, Getty Images

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Fresh meat and poultry were in short supply in the refrigerated shelves and bins of a Walmart in Jacksonville, Fla. on March 22, 2020. The Walmart had been hit hard by shoppers cleaning out toilet paper, paper towels, bread, meat and selected other items despite the best efforts of store employees to keep the shelves stocked Sunday afternoon. Bob Self, Florida Times-Union via USA TODAY NETWORK

A worker stocks up on groceries at a local supermarket on March 20, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday ordered non-essential businesses to close and banned all gatherings, in an escalation of attempts to contain the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Angela Weiss, AFP via Getty Images

Toilet paper was on the shelves at this supermarket in Santa Clarita, California on March 18, 2020. Purchases were limited to two per customer. Like other grocery stores, this Ralph's was limiting the number of customers inside at one time plus giving priority to senior citizens. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY

A line of shoppers wraps around Costco Wholesale before the store opens in Clifton on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The store is practicing social distancing on line to help prevent the spreading of COVID-19 and limiting the number of shoppers allowed in the store at one time. Amy Newman, NorthJersey.com

Stores struggle to keep up with demand as shoppers empty shelves at the Henderson Walmart stocking up on supplies as the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the nation forcing restaurants and bars to close Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Mike Lawrence, The Gleaner/ USA TODAY Network

People begin to enter the Costco in Fairfax, Va. as the doors open for business while shoppers standing in line keep distance between themselves and other shoppers due to the coronavirus on March 17, 2020. Jack Gruber, USA TODAY

A man walks next to the empty shelves of a supermarket, as a result of purchases for quarantine due to the Coronavirus, in Buenos Aires, on March 15, 2020. Argentina announced its second coronavirus-related death on Friday and will increase land border controls to prevent the entry of foreigners who have been in areas of high coronavirus circulation. RONALDO SCHEMIDT, AFP via Getty Images

Shoppers wait in line in the rain to enter a Costco Wholesale store on March 14, 2020 in Glendale, California. The line had hundreds of shoppers but moved fairly smoothly and shoppers were eventually able to enter the store to make purchases. The state of California is reporting at least 247 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with five deaths. Many more carry the coronavirus but have not been tested, according to officials. Mario Tama, Getty Images

A line of shoppers snakes around a Costco store in Novato, California on March 14, 2020. Hoards of shoppers rushed to stock up on toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies as communities begin hunkering down as a result of the Coronavirus. Josh Edelson, AFP via Getty Images

Customers at grocery chain HEB in Austin, Texas shop for products on March 13,, 2020 as the city responds to concerns of the spread of the new coronavirus and COVID-19. James Gregg, Austin American-Statesman via USA TODAY NETWORK

Customers at grocery chain HEB in Austin, Texas look for products among increasingly empty shelves on March 13, 2020 as the city responds to concerns of the spread of the new coronavirus and COVID-19. James Gregg, Austin American-Statesman via USA TODAY NETWORK

A single package is left on an entire aisle dedicated to toilet paper that is completely empty in a local market amid the threat of coronavirus in Austin, Texas on March 11, 2020. Lola Gomez, Austin American-Statesman via USA TODAY NETWORK

People wait in line to enter a Costco Wholesale store before it opened in the morning on March 12, 2020 in Glendale, Calif. Once the store opened, the line moved smoothly and most people were able to enter to make purchases within about 15 minutes. Some Americans are stocking up on food, toilet paper, water and other items the day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. Mario Tama, Getty Images

Water shelves lay empty at a supermarket in Saugus, Mass. on March 13, 2020. Supermarkets and shops around Boston have been emptied by customers in fear of Covid-19.1PV3IO JOSEPH PREZIOSO, AFP via Getty Images

Papa John's

The pizza deliverer is hiring 20,000 workers as soon as possible. Applicants potentially could be interviewed and begin working the same day they apply.

To apply or learn more, visit jobs.papajohns.com or text JOBS to 47272.

CVS Health

The pharmacy chain is embarking on "the most ambitious hiring drive in the company's history," with plans to immediately fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country. Jobs include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals.

CVS will use a technology-enabled hiring process that includes virtual job fairs, virtual interviews and virtual job tryouts.

Many jobs will be filled by existing CVS Health clients who have had to furlough workers, including Hilton and Marriott.